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The best laid plans etc ...... This almost happened last year when I expected to return to live in Switzerland, but it didn’t work out then. Now with the situation here at work not going in the right direction I have to face facts and sell. 316/500 55 Reg September 2005 37888 miles (as at...

Hi Guys No 142 is 5 years old in August, as you will all be aware, it is due the cam belt service :( Few questions - I had the aux belt changed in October 2008 (car was on just under 36k) The car is now on 48700 ish so will not reach 72k before the 5 year cam belt change. When does the aux...

So I’m sat at a junction behind a Nissan Navara who decides it would be a great idea to start reversing. Despite having my horn held on for a good few seconds he still managed to crunch the front of my Trophy... =D> Needless to say a new bonnet and bumper are required. Then to add insult to...

Hi, My top mounts are creaking and I thought I'd have a go at replacing them (with Renault ones) myself. I've bought two top mount kits from Renault and am now after instructions/guidance on how to replace them. I searched on here and other Clio forums for details but couldn't find anything...

Hi all havent posted for years but allways havbe a browse on the forums, anyway T450 has hit 26k and in need of a service...couple of questions. 1)- Do i get the aux and cam belts done as its nearly 5yrs old (and if so is it cheaper to buy these parts myself)? 2)- I 've upgraded to brembo HC and...

Recently when driving my temparature gauge is fluctuating, but always between where it should be around half way up and cold, it only happens when the car is warm, could it be that my thermostat has had? anybody else had this problem? Any help guys much appreciated Cheers Andrew

2004 182 in blue, spec is: registered 09/07/04 both cup packs from new 1 previous owner Mot july 2010 Tax november 2010 usual 182 spec, climate control xenons- automatic esp, abs, traction control, cruise control airbags all round auto wipers leather/alcantara cd e/w, e/m, r/cl alarm immob...

My Trophy is currently at 34k miles and i'm looking to get the 36k service done aux belt and also i'm considering getting the cam belt done at the same time as the car will getting towards 5 years old. I got a quote of RS Murray & Sons today for the service, aux belt + cam belt £778 all in...

A lad I know is running a 172 Cup and is having a few mechanical problems related to his cat and ECU. He's looking for a Renault specialist based around Leeds. I'm sure Cue has mentioned one but I can't remember the name. Can anyone help? Cheers.

Hey guys, Unfortunately having moved house got some big bills to pay so the trophy has to go:( http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1277650.htm The advert pretty much says it all, i have put it up for what i think is a reasonable amount seeing as it was serviced yesterday and i have put 2 new...

Hi all, Unfortunately the trophy is for sale - £7200 ono :( !!! Will be a great shame to see it go, its been so much fun and absolutely faultless!! The car is in standard spec and I am the 3rd owner, all off which have looked after the car very well. It has Full Renault service...

Hi, After months of trying I have finally persuaded my Wife that a Trophy would be a great move away from her doom blue Clio Dynamique. :D I am looking for a mostly unmolested car (brake upgrade welcome!) at a reasonable price with upto average miles (48kish) with good history. Anyone...

First post. Some of you may recognise the PB part of my username. It's me PBCUP PB.F1 etc. Anyway my 225 F1 was stolen so if it aint recovered I'm in the market for a Trophy. I want one under 30k and it must have the following Good service history (dealer or specialist) Still be on PE2s...

Hi all, Needin to get ma Sachs re-furbed but need car every day for work so am lookin for replacement suspension for it while i get this done. Cant seem to find Koni's to fit.... Bilstein quoted me £1000 and told me that the trophy had a megane front axle which i've not heard before :? :? ...

Exalto PE2 Group Buy: 205/45 16' v rated. Right this is mearly an expression of interest - i'm not sure if I can sort one at this stage but if enough people are interested i'll make some enquiries with my trade contacts.... Stick your name down with how many you need, i'll then be able to look...

I have now decided to give my little trophy a re-map and have looked through previous posts to gain some idea on what folks have done and where they have been,but alas its left me a little confused! I shall soon be booking in for a service down at rentech and was wondering whether to call into...

Short story, my clio has bankrupt me and i need to fix it before i sell it in order to sort out my finances. Damn i miss driving it though, this is the first time i've not driven it for more than 2 days since i got it 13k miles ago :( Long story: I loved trophies when they were released but was...

Hi All, Just had my Trophy MOT today at Renault, and all was fine. Happen to notice at the Renault dealer they are doing a 30% discount on cambelt replacement :D . The offer lasts until 31/12/09. Mines not due until June next yr (5yr recommendation etc), which I guess all are. Though some of...

Yes tread shuffle not truffle shuffle! :lol: Well my question is, is there such a thing? If so what does it mean! I ask because had the Trophy booked in yesterday as im noticing small knocking noise when moving the steering wheel ever so slightly from side to side! You can also feel it...

i was like whoa another one!!!! you live near dude?

First off, apologies for not being an active forum memebr for quite some time... So I took my Trophy in for it's 36k mile service last week, and had a call from the garage to advise me that I had an oil leak from the cam cover seal and that it did not make any sense to change the aux belt as it...

one of my rear wheel bearings is on its way out and i need to get it sorted asap as i am flat out at work and cant get a week day to go and get it sorted.. i've been onto rentech who have done all the servicing on my 182 but as we all know they are choker and its like that for the next 6 weeks...

hello i bought an 05 182 cup a few weeks ago & it's now due it's cambelt change. can anyone suggest a good independent renault garage in the gloucestershire area that could carry this out (renault cheltenham want over £850 for the privilage) i have found a couple online (one in bristol &...

Just ordered a Clip tool for the renaults, should enable me to disable the airbags completely without messing about with resistors :) It's the proper job and not one of those £30 jobs everyone's selling, according to the seller it's the full monty and works the same as the genuine renault set...

Whats the average time taken to change the auxilary belt.. I am being told around 3 hrs - 3.5 hrs... Thank you, jsthomson

Hi fella's I know this has been covered many times but does anyone have any clear pictures of the thumb wheel preferably with it removed if not any close ups would be good. Also the strut top mount bearings, how much if any play should there be in them as the ones on mine look like they have...

:D ....great service thanks guys...car ran like a dream all the way home!!..was nice to meet you all too..renault main stealers can kiss my a** :lol:

Been lookin everywhere in Newcastle area for my cam kit and aux kit change. Prices ranging from £675 to the stupid. Rang T W Barker and they quoted £400 labour only so thats approx £680 all in. Rang R&P Woods, they quoted £675 all in. So though i might need to go further a field to get a better...

Anybody know of the price and part number? Fancy having a spare. Cheers

Where's the best (cheapest) place to get the cambelt/Aux belt kits for the Trophy?